Montgomery College

The Montgomery College chapter of the American Association for Women in Community Colleges has been recognized as a 2025 AAWCC Model Chapter, a national honor awarded to chapters that demonstrate strong programs and leadership development supporting women in community colleges. (more…)


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Everything you need is at EDE: lifestyle, community, proximity, serenity, activity. What sets EDE apart is what’s inside, outside, and all around – an elevated suite of features and amenities that define living well.

Read on to explore the top 12 ways to experience a centrally astounding lifestyle at EDE apartments in Downtown Frederick.

1. CONTEMPORARY DESIGN: Finely crafted studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom floorplans showcase luxury finishes throughout, featuring stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, soft-close cabinetry, sleek plank flooring, and a selection of two designer color palettes.

2. WFH PRODUCTIVITY: Accomplish your tasks efficiently in convenient co-working spaces within each residential building or at the co-working lounge in the Clubhouse. Select layouts include a den or built-in desk to create a dedicated home workspace.

3. HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Support your wellness goals in the 24-hour leading-edge fitness center including cardio, strength, and functional training. Take your workout outside at the outdoor fitness stations.

4. ABUNDANT AMENITIES: Discover enviable lifestyle amenity spaces anchored by a high-design clubhouse with a warm, minimalist aesthetic. Rack up the fun in the clubroom with billiards and a double-sided fireplace. Unwind in the chic lounge with seating areas and curated artwork. Entertain your little ones at the enclosed playground.

5. ACTIVE EVENTS CALENDAR: Experience a welcoming community atmosphere with opportunities to connect through an engaging line-up of events featuring a monthly book club, wine tastings, food trucks, and other social gatherings. (more…)


MDLottery

A $50,000 winning ticket sold at the 7-Eleven at 700 Gaither Road in Rockville, was selected from 85,032 tickets as in the first Maryland Lottery Holiday Raffle Early Bird drawing was sold to an as-yet-unclaimed winner . The winner has 182 days to claim the prize, and the ticket remains eligible for the final Jan. 2 drawing, which includes a top prize of $1 million. Full story below courtesy MD Lottery:

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Bethesda

Walter Johnson boys basketball head coach Chase Rieder has made a major addition to his first-year coaching staff, bringing on former Georgetown standout and longtime NBA player Jerome “Junkyard Dog” Williams as an assistant coach.

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Beyond MoCo

The Frederick Police Department has released new information regarding the deceased individual discovered last week in a wooded area, an investigation that began after a caller shared details on a live radio broadcast.

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Business

Value City Furniture’s parent company, American Signature, Inc. (ASI), has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, the company announced this week. As part of the restructuring, the Value City Furniture location at 12055 Rockville Pike, located in the Montrose Crossing Shopping Center, is slated to close, according to USA Today.

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Germantown

Authentic African Restaurant, which first opened in June 2024 at 13075 Wisteria Drive in Germantown Plaza, has completed a full renovation and rebranding and is now operating as DONO Authentic Restaurant and Lounge. (more…)